Scroll Down and Click Download Button How Heavy Should Your Dog Be? It is estimated that 56% of dogs are either overweight or obese, making obesity the most common preventable disease in dogs. However, owning one is still out of reach for the average pet owner. They may not even realize that their pet is overweight. As a dog owner, someone should be able to estimate how much your dog should weigh. This is because obesity can increase the risk of diseases such as arthritis, liver disease, bladder and urinary tract diseases, heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and possibly cancer. How much should my dog weight? The American Kennel Club actually has a comprehensive table of ideal weights based on dog breed. This may provide a general guideline for owners of purebred dogs, but your dog's ideal weight is most affected by his size, not his breed. And if your dog is a mixed breed, their ideal weight may not equal the ideal weight for their larger breeds. Whether your dog is a